We want Suarez at Arsenal! Wilshere says Liverpool striker would be welcome at the Emirates ahead of Saturday clash

Jack Wilshere has said that he wants Liverpool striker Luis Suarez to join him at Arsenal.

The pair will come up against each other on Saturday evening at the Emirates as the Premier League's top side host third.

The Arsenal playmaker said: 'He's a great player. If I sit here and say we don't want him I'd be lying.

Bring him in! Jack Wilshere has said that he would like to see Luis Suarez in an Arsenal shirt

'A club like Liverpool should be playing in the Champions League. Suarez should be too.'

Asked about Liverpool's star strike force of Suarez and Daniel Sturridge, Wilshere admitted: 'They've been great this season. Suarez especially has been really good.

'He and Sturridge link up really well. But our defence has been good recently.'

Both teams have started the season better than expected and are being talked about as realistic title prospects.

Banging in the goals: Suarez stayed at Liverpool over the summer despite several bids from Arsenal

Arsenal have a tough November, with games against Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Southampton and Marseille, as well as Liverpool.

But Wilshere feels they have the team to bring silverware to the Emirates at last. 'No-one's ever questioned the starting 11,' he said. 'If you look through the league we have the best starting 11 player for player.

'People question the squad. In midfield and at the back we have to switch on. But this is the best team and the best start I've ever had.'

Title contenders: Wilshere has said the Arsenal starting 11 is the best in the Premier League

Arsenal's midfield has been significantly bolstered since the arrival of Mesut Ozil who Wilshere thinks could make an impact the size of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

'He's the most talented player I've ever played with. He's the most natural player and when you have that sometimes it does make all the difference.

World class: He also said that Mesut Ozil could make the difference in their Premier League challenge